Premier League Weekend Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important English top division matches, every one preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Team News
Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were dreadful in their previous match against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to produce something better. That day with the London club proved difficult for us. Hopefully, we have learnt a lot. At this point we have to begin earning points.”
On the winger: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a minor problem in his hip which is a good chance for Harvey to come in.”
Nottingham Forest Still Be Without Key Striker
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, the midfielder and the attacker return.
Lukas Nmecha comes in for the struggling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had difficulties against Brighton last week.
The Eagles See Return of Playmaker However Miss Centre-Back
Adam Wharton is back for Crystal Palace but there will be no Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls select the same starting eleven that beat the Yorkshire side last week.
Oliver Glasner says that their defender “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he can’t feature for England next week as well.”
Fitness Setback for Newcastle as Gordon Misses Out
Anthony Gordon is carrying an injury and is absent for Newcastle, the replacement, that has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
A single alteration in the Brentford side, Aaron Hickey is introduced.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, Evanilson, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker plus the forward are the subs for Bournemouth.
the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne and Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after their European match.
Official Lineups
Brentford vs United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, Kayode, Collins, The Dutch defender, Hickey, The midfielder, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: The backup keeper, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, Nelson, The attacker, The midfielder, The forward, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: The shot-stopper, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, The Italian, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, Schar, The captain, Krafth, Elanga, Willock, Ramsey, The youngster, The goalkeeper.
Referee: The match official (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against Brighton
Crystal Palace: Henderson, The defender, Lacroix, The defender, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, The midfielder, Mateta. Substitutes: Matthews, The defender, The winger, The forward, Clyne, Hughes, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, The midfielder, Ayari, The winger, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, The defender, Coppola, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: Tim Robinson (From the South East)
The Villans versus The Cherries
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, Konsa, The centre-back, Digne, Kamara, The midfielder, McGinn, The winger, The playmaker, Watkins. Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, The centre-back, Senesi, The full-back, The midfielder, Scott, Tavernier, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, Brooks, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, The forward.
Official: The referee (From the Midlands)
Forest against United
Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, Murillo, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, The forward. Substitutes: John Victor, Morato, The striker, The forward, The winger, The midfielder, The attacker, The midfielder, Abbott.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, The winger, The midfielder, Aaronson, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, The full-back, Gruev.
Referee: Jarred Gillett (From Down Under)
Preamble
Right, several matches today at two o’clock, with a lot at stake. The fixture at Nottingham appears to be a six-pointer. The Cherries can go second, whereas Crystal Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles v Brighton
- Aston Villa against Bournemouth
- The Bees v The Magpies
- Forest against Leeds
| Position | Team | P | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Man City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
